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Expose

Noun CEFR B2 Standard
ˌɛkspoʊˈzeɪ

Definitions

  1. The act of exposing somebody or something; a shameful showing up.
  2. A publication of investigative journalism that reveals hidden and often scandalous truths.
  3. A formal recital or exposition.

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Examples

“"What shall be said to my sister? We cannot steal⟳ from her without saying something, as she would conclude⟳ we were murdered, apply⟳ to the ambassador, and bring⟳ on the very exposé we desire to avoid⟳."”
“Just as with other recent reports by various bodies on HS2 and the ticket office closures, the National Audit Office's effort on the rail reform⟳ process⟳ is a devastating exposé of the failings and floundering of a dying administration that has failed to understand⟳ the value of having an efficient rail network.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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